After the Big One: Nuclear War on the Prairies (1982)

Overview : This film deals straightforwardly with the consequences of a nuclear attack for the Canadian Prairies. The Prairies are singled out because of their proximity to huge stockpiles of intercontinental ballistic missiles located in North Dakota. Scenes include a visit to a missile base and to an emergency government bunker in Manitoba. A doctor, a farmer and a civil defence coordinator provide different perspectives on nuclear war. Although the film focuses on one region, it provides a model for people everywhere who would like to know more about their own situation but don't know what questions to ask.

Release Date : October 25, 1982

Runtime : 23m

Genre : Documentary  

Companies : ONF | NFB, CBC

Countries : Canada

Keywords : nuclear war, nuclear radiation, nuclear missile, nuclear fallout, winnipeg, prairies